Apple tv 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for shoppers. With huge sales and steep savings at nearly every retailer, Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — has long been touted as one of the best times of the year for buying just about anything.But it won’t be all discounts and deals during the 2017 post-Turkey Day shopping bonanza. Use this guide to steer clear of the duds and get only the best bargains this Nov. 24.Buy: Apple productsTraditionally, major retail stores such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart discount Apple products each year on Black Friday, and previous-generation models usually see the most dramatic deals. These offers may include price cuts, free gift cards with purchase or a combination of both. This year, look for deals on MacBooks, iMacs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Apple TVs.Target devoted an entire page of its 2016 Black Friday ad to Apple. All iPod models were 20% off, and the Apple Watch Series 1 started at $198.Skip: … [Read more...] about Black Friday 2017: What to buy, what to skip

By Stephen Nellis CUPERTINO, Calif. (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday rolled out its much-anticipated iPhone X, a glass and stainless steel device with an edge-to-edge display that Chief Executive Tim Cook called "the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone." The launch contained few surprises, with leaked details on the phone and other products including an updated Apple Watch proving largely accurate. But the iPhone X's $999 price still raised eyebrows, and its Nov. 3 ship date prompted questions about possible supply constraints ahead of the holiday season. Investors and fans have viewed the 10th-anniversary iPhone launch as an opportunity for Apple to refresh a smartphone lineup that had lagged the competition in new features. Last year the company's revenue declined when many consumers rejected the iPhone 7 as being too similar to the iPhone 6. The new Apple Watch for the first time will be able to make calls and access the internet without the customer carrying an … [Read more...] about Apple launches $999 iPhone X in bid to regain innovation lead

By Jeffrey Dastin SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) - A deal bringing Amazon Prime Video to Apple TV, announced on Monday at Apple Inc's developer conference after years of talk, shows how competitive tensions among Silicon Valley titans can stand in the way of serving customers. The logic of linking Apple TV, a device for watching television over the internet, with Amazon.com Inc's booming video-streaming service looks obvious. Apple needs great video to sell its TV player. Amazon needs places to stream its TV shows so that people sign up for its Prime club to watch them - and buy more toilet paper, too. Viewers want to watch their favorite programs on whatever device they choose. Yet Monday's announcement, rather than being routine, was the result of a negotiation stretching back at least to 2015 when Amazon stopped selling Apple TVs on its retail site. Amazon had explained that move by saying it wanted to avoid confusing customers who would expect Prime Video to be on devices sold … [Read more...] about Amazon-Apple TV deal shows tough road to cooperation for tech rivals

By Lisa Richwine and Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Inc has hired two long-time Sony Pictures Television executives to expand the iPhone maker's push into original television programming, plunging deeper into a field crowded by Hollywood studios and online streaming services. Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, responsible for hit shows such as "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul" and "The Crown," will join Apple in newly created positions to oversee all aspects of video programming, the technology company said in a statement on Friday. "Jamie and Zack are two of the most talented TV executives in the world and have been instrumental in making this the golden age of television," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. "There is much more to come," Cue said of Apple's video effort. The new hires demonstrate a serious commitment by another deep-pocketed technology company to produce quality television shows. Erlicht and Van … [Read more...] about Apple poaches top Sony TV executives to boost video content

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for shoppers. With huge sales and steep savings at nearly every retailer, Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — has long been touted as one of the best times of the year for buying just about anything.But it won’t be all discounts and deals during the 2017 post-Turkey Day shopping bonanza. Use this guide to steer clear of the duds and get only the best bargains this Nov. 24.Buy: Apple productsTraditionally, major retail stores such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart discount Apple products each year on Black Friday, and previous-generation models usually see the most dramatic deals. These offers may include price cuts, free gift cards with purchase or a combination of both. This year, look for deals on MacBooks, iMacs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Apple TVs.Target devoted an entire page of its 2016 Black Friday ad to Apple. All iPod models were 20% off, and the Apple Watch Series 1 started at $198.Skip: … [Read more...] about What to buy (and skip) on Black Friday 2017

It’s the gaming console alternative we’ve all been waiting for. Well, almost. Nvidia is back with a new SHIELD TV, and this latest go-round at a microconsole is a potent, impressive one. It’s a perfect device for a casual gamer and movie buff, thanks to a revamped interface and quality 4K and HDR streaming. But hardcore gamers need not apply just yet. Because while the SHIELD is getting closer, it’s not quite all the way there yet. The 2017 edition of SHIELD TV brings smart, calculated tweaks that pushes the device just a little bit closer to a refined console experience, although it remains pricey at $199. It all comes in a tiny, appealing package. Last year’s SHIELD TV struck an aesthetically pleasing balance between the minimalist feel of a streaming box and the slight flash of a gaming console, thanks to a slick green streak of light. The 2017 version retains the green light, but is slightly smaller, but retains the green flash of light. … [Read more...] about System Update: The good and bad of the new Nvidia SHIELD TV

Onstage feuds, wardrobe malfunctions, wild performances — MTV's Video Music Awards has a reputation for mischief.But after a relatively tame (read: boring) 2016 awards, can the 2017 VMAs, happening Sunday in Los Angeles, re-capture the magic?Here's everything viewers need to know about the upcoming show. What time are the VMAs?The VMAs are scheduled for on Sunday, August 27 on MTV. The VMAs ceremony airs at 8 p.m. MTV, with the pre-show beginning at 7 p.m. ET. How can I watch?Not watching the VMAs on a TV set? The show will also air on MTV's live TV site, which requires a cable login for access. The MTV app is also free for viewers with a cable login, and will be streaming behind-the-scenes footage of the show, available on iTunes/Apple TV, Google Play, Roku, Xbox One, Amazon, Chromecast and more. Who is hosting?Not only is Katy Perry hosting this year's VMAs, she's also performing her Witness single Chained to … [Read more...] about MTV Video Music Awards 2017: Everything you need to know

Hulu has officially launched its long-awaited live TV service, increasing the choices for watchers who want to cut the cable cord.Customers who want to add live content from ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and a total of more than 50 other channels to Hulu's on-demand video library can upgrade to a $39.99 monthly package. That includes Hulu's current $7.99 monthly on-demand service with limited commercials. Subscribers can pay more for no commercials, more cloud DVR capacity and more than two simultaneous streams.Earlier this week, the streaming service signed a deal bringing NBC and NBCUniversal's channels to the live TV lineup. Those channels include Bravo, CNBC, E!, MSNBC, NBCSN, Syfy and Telemundo. In addition to those channels, Hulu's live service also has CNN, Fox News, Fox Business, A&E, USA, TBS, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, Disney Channel, Food Network, History, HGTV and Travel Channel.The arrival of Hulu's live TV service, along with that of … [Read more...] about You can now watch 50-plus channels of live TV on Hulu with $39.99 upgrade

— Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY’s newsroom and any business incentives.Apple's HomeKit smart home ecosystem might not have the same cool factor as Amazon Alexa, but it's still a compelling solution, especially if you own lots of Apple devices.Just as Amazon Alexa requires you to own an Echo speaker, Apple HomeKit requires an iPhone. And if you want remote control of your devices (which trust me, you will), you'll also need an always-on iPad left at home or an Apple TV. Since it's cheaper and more practical to leave at home, we recommend going with an Apple TV as your HomeKit hub. With HomeKit, you'll also be able take advantage of voice control via Siri, as well as control all of your devices via Apple's Home app.Although it's been slow to take off, new HomeKit-compatible … [Read more...] about The best smart home gadgets for Siri and Apple HomeKit of 2017

My first reaction to the Xbox One X, Microsoft's latest high-powered gaming console: How did they make it so small?The $499.99 update to this popular line of stand-alone gaming machines is only slightly bigger than the current Xbox One S, and a little heavier. But it packs a powerful punch — namely for players who plan on upgrading or already have a 4K TV. The difference between playing a 4K-ready game in 4K versus standard HD is eye-catching. For example, in the sci-fi action game Gears of War 4, players will see finer details on characters' armor, and materials like metal or concrete look natural, very close to how they would in the real world. Combat also seems to flow a lot more smoothly.The downside to buying the latest when it hits stores Tuesday: The price ($250 more than the Xbox One S).As of writing, only a handful of video games were updated to support the enhancements Xbox One X will deliver. Since then, the list has swelled to 50 games, with a total of more … [Read more...] about Xbox One X: Worth the $499 if you plan to buy a 4K TV